PUSHKIN, LENINGRAD REGION, November 22 /from RIA Novosti's special correspondent/ - President George W. Bush believes Vladimir Putin to be one of his closest friends. The US leader said that Friday when addressing a news conference after talks with President Putin.
They happen to be in disagreement about something, may even debate, but always speak frankly, like close friends do, according to President Bush.
The American leader assured that the US and Russia would try their best to step up bilateral relations, including in the economic and energy spheres.
This is not the first time President Bush is visiting St Petersburg, but again he is impressed by the city's beauty and wonderful architectural ensembles Vladimir Putin has shown to him. That is why George W. Bush will come to Saint Pete again next May.